How to Keep Your Skin Healthy and Glowing
By Genevieve Cunningham
Beautiful skin sometimes feels like a fairy tale. We all want it, but it's not real. When we see beautiful skin, it's the work of makeup and filters, right? No one actually achieves this step to the fountain of youth. While it's true that a lot can be hidden with skillfully applied makeup and modern technology, some people really are able to keep their skin healthy and glowing. But how? If you want beautiful, glowing, healthy skin in your everyday life, take a look at these tips that need to be in your life and routine.
Drink More Water
People with healthy skin drink a lot of water. Like, a lot. Water helps keep the skin hydrated, free of blemishes, and pliable. Hydrated skin looks clear and soft. It looks younger. If you don't regularly drink water, you have to begin now. And once you start drinking water, you have to slowly increase the amount. The more you drink, the better your skin will look. Start this tip right now, and the good skin -- plus much better health -- is almost sure to follow.
Make Sunscreen a Lifestyle Staple
The sun is both good and bad for the skin. We need some sunshine to ensure proper amounts of Vitamin D, but too much will leave the skin burned and damaged. The solution? Sunscreen. Applying sunscreen should be one of the first things that you do, and then you should reapply midday or if you plan on being in the sun for a long time. Sunscreen protects your skin from premature wrinkles, age spots, dryness, and health problems. If this isn't already a habit, put it in your routine and keep it there permanently.
Shop for Better Skin Care
When it comes to skin care, there are a million choices. There are various types of face wash, moisturizer, toner, oils, and serums. With so many options, it's hard to know what's best. Many end up choosing the most convenient, the most popular, or the easiest on the pocketbook. But the key to healthy skin is to find what works specifically for you. This can take a long time. You have to decide what to try, give it time to work (or not), and then do it all over again until you find the right combination. If you want help, a dermatologist or esthetician can point you in the right direction, but ultimately, it's nothing more than some time and a lot of trial and error.
It's normal to want clear, beautiful skin. It's one of the first things that others see. It's part of our first impression, and we want that impression to be good. Use these tips to move your skin toward better health, and enjoy that healthy glow that comes with consistent attention and care.
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